The Act defines what a marine casualty is, sets out the purpose of investigations, lays down the requirement for reporting a marine casualty, sets out when and how investigations are to be conducted, sets out the powers of the MCIB investigators when carrying out their investigation and indicates the timeframe to be adhered to in the investigation of marine casualties. In carrying out its functions the MCIB complies with the provisions of the International Maritime Organisation’s Casualty Investigation Code and EU Directive 2009/18/EC governing the investigation of accidents in the maritime transport sector. All Board members are engaged on a part-time basis.

The Board members are:

Chairman

Ms. Cliona Cassidy B.L.,

Members

Ms. Dorothea Dowling

Mr. Frank Cronin

Mr. Brian Hogan

Mr. Nigel Lindsay

The Secretary to the Board is Ms. Denise Hyland

The MCIB is an independent body with its own funding provided for by the Oireachtas under Section 19 of the Act. The MCIB is independent of the Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport in the performance of its functions and, in general, shall be independent of any other person or body whose interests could conflict with the functions of the Board.

Code of Conduct

Click here to view the Code of Business Conduct for Board members and staff of the Marine Casualty Investigation Board.